Section 24C — Powers not limited by other provision or powers

(1) [F1 This section applies to a power under this Chapter to make subordinate legislation (the “SI-making power”) and a CCA if conditions A and B are met.]

(2) [F1 Condition A: the SI-making power confers power to make provision about a particular function or other matter (the “relevant function or matter”) in relation to the CCA.]

(3) [F1 Condition B: provision about the relevant function or matter which relates to the CCA—]

(a) [F1 is made by an enactment (whenever passed or made) that is not subordinate legislation made under this Chapter (the “separate provision”), or]

(b) [F1 could be made under a power conferred by an enactment that is not contained in this Chapter (the “separate power”),]

[F1 (whether or not that provision also relates to any other CCAs).]

(4) [F1 The separate provision or separate power does not limit the subordinate legislation that may be made under the SI-making power in relation to the CCA.]

(5) [F1 In particular, the separate provision or separate power does not prevent subordinate legislation under the SI-making power from—]

(a) [F1 making provision about the relevant function or matter in relation to the CCA which is to apply instead of the separate provision;]

(b) [F1 making modifications or other contrary provision to which the separate provision is to be subject in its application in relation to the CCA.]

(6) [F1 Subsection (4) applies to provision made under the SI-making power before or after the coming into force of this section.]

Amendment notes

1. F1 S. 24C inserted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), ss. 7(1), 108(1)(3) (with s. 102)